Misogynist influencer Andrew Tate has been charged in Romania with rape, human trafficking, and forming an organised crime group to sexually exploit women. His brother Tristan and two associates have also been charged. All have denied the allegations.
The Tate brothers were first arrested in December 2022 at their home in Bucharest. In March 2023, they were moved from custody to house arrest following a ruling by a Romanian judge.
The indictment filed with the Bucharest court alleges that the four defendants formed an organised criminal group in 2021 to commit human trafficking in Romania, as well as in other countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. The indictment names seven alleged victims who were recruited by the Tate brothers through false promises of love and marriage.
Andrew Tate has been charged with raping one of the victims, while his brother Tristan has been charged with instigating others to violence.
The trial is not expected to begin immediately and is likely to take several years. A Romanian judge now has 60 days to review the case file before it can be sent to trial.
